West Sussex · London and the South East
New Roof Snagging in Jacob's Post
Know where you stand with the new roof before you spend money on it. New roof snagging in Jacob's Post.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
FAQs for Jacob's Post
Is Jacob's Post within the area you cover?
Yes, Jacob's Post is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you cover Jacob's Post?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long does new roof snagging take?
It normally takes about one to two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What does a new roof inspection include?
Everything we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is checked where there’s safe access, and we note any mess or damage left after the work.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
New roof snagging in Jacob's Post
Homeowners book snagging after a re-roof or roof replacement and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. We inspect each roof as far as safe access allows including from the loft and the roof where it’s safe. A photo report follows, ready to share with your roofer or builder. If you’re worried about tiles or slates sitting out of line and underlay ending short at the eaves, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Jacob's Post, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Jacob's Post (RH15)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Jacob's Post
Other services in Jacob's Post
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A promise that the roof will not leak
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
What we’re asked to look at in Jacob's Post
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Untidy or loose verge details
Take an older house close to Providence Strict Baptist Chapel: ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- When you will get the report
- Their insurance cover
Landlords, agents and block managers in Jacob's Post
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Buying a home or a new roof in Jacob's Post
Historic houses such as Ockenden Manor, about 3.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Jacob's Post goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For landlords with property near Burgess Hill station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Jacob's Post is about 1 mile west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We carry out new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Jacob's Post and the surrounding area. Our West Sussex coverage includes Jacob's Post and the places around it. Brighton is in our area too.
Here we cover the RH15 postcode area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Downs Road, London Road and Western Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Jacob's Post include Burgess Hill (1 mile east), Abbotsford (1 mile north), World's End (1 mile east), Goddards Green (1 mile west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
Around Jacob's Post
Around Jacob's Post, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Cricketers pub, St Paul's Catholic College and Oakmeeds Community College and the streets around them. The closest station to Jacob's Post is Burgess Hill station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Burgess Hill Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (1.2 miles west). Not far away are Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the new roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Jacob's Post often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Roof by roof
Valleys
A valley takes water from two slopes, so the detailing matters. We look at the valley lining and the cut tiles or slates beside it.
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter to carry water off. We check it where it’s visible.